On the basis of these findings, the authors conclude that Doppler-derived E/E' is a useful predictor of clinical outcome in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib ... uses sound waves and a computer to create a moving picture of your heart. An echo gives your doctor information about: The size and shape of your heart How ...

said the findings echo US data showing stronger associations between atrial fibrillation and dementia in younger populations. “Based on current evidence, for a person found to have atrial ...